Top five worst nuisance callers named BT today announced a crackdown on nuisance calls and launched a new free service - the first of its kind in the UK - that enables its home phone customers to divert unwanted calls to a junk voicemail box. BT said it was “declaring war” on the companies that regularly pester its customers with nuisance calls on subjects such as PPI and personal accident claims. BT estimates that the BT Call Protect service could...Read more

Coconut water is one of the most refreshing drinks and, in its pure state, provides many unusual health benefits. Coconut water is used in traditional medicine systems in countries such as Sri Lanka, Jamaica and Brazil to promote digestion, treat urinary infections, heart problems, arthritis, kidney stones, dry eyes and hiccups, as well as to improve male fertility and assist childbirth. Modern research shows that coconut water is more quenching than plain water for rehydration following exercise and, as a...Read more

Perfect banana pancakes by Sally Abé Ingredients Banana pancakes 135g of self-raising flour 35g of caster sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1 egg 130ml of milk 35g of butter, melted 2 bananas, roughly mashed 1 pinch of salt 1 Mix together the dry ingredients in a bowl 2 In a separate bowl mix the egg with the milk, melted butter and bananas 3 Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. A few lumps here...Read more

Tate Britain today announces the world’s most extensive retrospective of the work of David Hockney, opening February 2017. Widely regarded as one of the most successful and recognisable artists of our time, this exhibition will celebrate Hockney’s achievement in painting, drawing, print, photography and video. Following its presentation in London the exhibition, organised in collaboration with the Centre Pompidou and The Metropolitan Museum, will tour internationally to Paris and New York. David Hockney (b.1937) is unique in British art for...Read more

Age UK’s Wellbeing Index finds that age isn’t a barrier to living well. The Wellbeing in Later Life Index, developed by Age UK and the University of Southampton, analysed data from 15,000 people aged 60 and over to measure the wellbeing of the UK’s older population. It looked at how people were doing in different aspects of their lives under five key areas – social, personal, health, financial and environmental. Overall it showed there is no ‘magic bullet’ for positive...Read more

Cauliflower, California Prune & Cashew Nut Curry Ingredients 3 carrots, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces 275g pumpkin (or butternut squash) peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces 3 parsnips, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 large, red onion, peeled and cut into wedges 1tbsp olive oil 1tsp cumin seeds 2tsp Thai green curry paste 400g can coconut milk 200g chestnut mushrooms, quartered 125g California Prunes 75g curly kale, chopped Instructions Heat the oil in a wok or large pan...Read more

We've teamed up with those lovely people at LOVEtheatre to announce that have amazing prices for a number of exciting shows including: Our Ladies Of Perpetual Succour, The Boys In The Band Tickets, Love's Labour's Lost, and Thriller - Live. OUR LADIES OF PERPETUAL SUCCOR - FROM £15.00 From the creator of Billy Elliot (Lee Hall) comes the uplifting and moving story of six Catholic choir girls from Oban, let loose in Edinburgh for one day only. Funny, heartbreaking and...Read more

Just over a year ago the world lost one of the most influential music and cultural figures of all time; David Bowie to cancer (10th January 2016) The Royal Mail has announced it will issue a set of 10 Special Stamps as a tribute to David Bowie available on 14th March 2017. The stamps are issued in the year of what would have been his 70th birthday, and 50 years since his first album release. The Limited edition marks the...Read more

The Scottish Chiropractic Association’s Good-back Gardening Guide At this time of year, Scottish chiropractors experience a seasonal influx of patients with back and neck strain caused by over-zealous gardening. Dr Ross McDonald, SCA President, comments: “The arrival of spring brings out the gardener in all of us, regardless of how fit or physically active we have been during the winter. As a result, we see an increase in gardening-related spinal injury and pain. Looking after your back properly before, during...Read more

Places to visit Whether you want to cruise the continent of Africa or perhaps visit the stunning Fjords of Norway, Fred. Olsen’s worldwide cruises can sail you to many of the worlds most wonderful locations.Embark from accessible ports in the UK, your adventure begins with a click and ends with memories and experiences to cherish. Fred.Olsen worldwide cruises have been specially selected to give guests the trip of a lifetime. The fleet of smaller yet modern and comfortable cruise ships...Read more